THE Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute has extended the deadline of submission of entries to the 4th annual Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition to Jan. 27.

Young individuals and S&T professionals (researchers and science communicators) should produce a documentary film based on scientific facts, under 10 minutes in length, and relevant to the theme “Communities Beyond the Naked Eye.”

The science films should focus on the life and impact of microorganisms, insects and other creatures or systems smaller than what we see using the naked eye, and/or highlight the relationships of these types of communities on different levels.

There are two main categories: the “Youth Category” for high school, tertiary school and out-of-school youth aged 13-20, and the “Open category” for college students, teachers, amateur filmmakers, science professionals, and others.

Winners for each category will receive trophies and cash prizes: P100,000 for Best Film, P50,000 pesos for second prize, and P30,000 for third prize.

One entry will also win the Viewers’ Choice award and recieve P20,000.

For more information, contact Candy Ilaw at 8837-1925 or 8837-2071 local 2384 or visit https://www.facebook.com/indiesiyensya.

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